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A. O. Smith AOS Unrecognized Tax Benefits

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Income statement

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Revenue$945.6M-1.9%
Gross profit$365.7M-2.6%
Net income$118.0M-13.6%
EPS (diluted)$0.85-10.5%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$185.2M+7.1%
Total debt$656.5M+123%
Total equity$1.9B+1.2%
Total assets$3.7B+11.7%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$129.4M+234%
CapEx$10.5M-50.7%
Free cash flow$118.9M+583%

Valuation

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Market cap$8.7B-12.4%
Enterprise value$9.17B-9.1%
P/E16.5×-2.7×
P/S2.3×-0.3×

Profitability

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Gross margin38.8%+0.7pp
Net margin13.8%+0.1pp
FCF margin17%+6.3pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity28.3%+0.3pp
Debt / equity0.3×+0.2×
Current ratio1.6×-0.1×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by A. O. Smith in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:UnrecognizedTaxBenefits.

The source filing: A. O. Smith’s 10-Q, filed April 30, 2026.

Filed
Apr 30, 2026, 4:27 PM EDT
Fiscal quarter
Q1 FY2026
Calendar quarter
Q1 2026
Accession
0000091142-26-000084

As of March 31, 2026, the Company had $13.0 million of unrecognized tax benefits of which $4.9 million would affect its effective income tax rate if recognized. The Company recognizes potential interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. The Company’s U.S. federal income tax returns and its U.S. state and local income tax returns are subject to audit for the years 2022-2026 and 2010-2026, respectively. The Company is subject to examinations in foreign tax jurisdictions for the years 2020-2026.

ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FAQ

What is A. O. Smith's unrecognized tax benefits?
A. O. Smith (AOS) reported unrecognized tax benefits of $13M in Q1 2026.
How has A. O. Smith's unrecognized tax benefits changed year-over-year?
A. O. Smith's unrecognized tax benefits decreased by 19.8% year-over-year, from $16.2M to $13M.
What does unrecognized tax benefits mean?
This represents the amount of tax benefits from uncertain tax positions that have not been recognized in the financial statements because they do not meet the 'more-likely-than-not' threshold. It reflects the company's exposure to potential tax audits and disputes with tax authorities. This is a key indicator of tax-related legal and financial risk.

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